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David Newton American Boy OO Acoustic Guitar - Used  From Other

A beautiful, custom made OO from David Newton!

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Sound Pure's dedication to pre-owned products is unprecedented in the industry. We are a small team of dedicated experts that buys, trades, and consigns. We are trusted by customers all over the world. Our curated collection, is thoroughly tested and inspected by some of the best in the business. Our inventory is constantly changing, ever-evolving, with some items sold before reaching the website. Looking for something specific? Have questions about this product's condition or history? Want more photos, or to simply chat with an expert who's had his hands on this actual piece? Contact us now.
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Condition: Used, Very Good

Playwear, scratching on pickguard blemishes on headstock.

 

This wonderful little guitar practically jumps out of your hand with a distinctly boisterous, vintage tone.  It's exciting and fairly rare to see such a great array of American woods so handsomely assembled (check those specs!) into a modern, old-world inspired instrument.  The cherry bespeaks Mr. Newton's dedication to traditional styling.  Often found in older smaller body guitars, it's got a prominent mid-range much like mahogany but, as a denser wood, also exhibits some of the brilliance in the highs often associated with rosewood...lightning fast attack with a balanced reverby decay, warm but not particularly dry, bright but not strident.  Don't be afraid to get a little percussive, either--this thing responds well to exuberance!  Whether you're a more modern player wanting to explore some older styles, or a roots-reverent box player looking to add some color to your palette, this joyful little guitar won't be left alone long before it finds a lap to leap into--make it yours today!  

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David Newton Guitars

"Hand Crafted Guitars, Traditionally Styled, Vintage Tone, Light & Resonant"

"I have been repairing Acoustic & Electric guitars since 1975 in Beaumont, TX. Please call or text for an appointment. Vintage guitars a specialty, all work done on stringed instruments, satisfaction guaranteed."

"I hand-build 8 different guitar models:

Size-1, 0-Size, 00-Size, L-0, 000-12 fret, 000-14 fret, Dreadnaught, & 17" Jumbo"

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About Manufacturer

Here at Sound Pure we hand-select used and vintage pieces of gear for our inventory. Our used selection always reflects the high standards of quality and craftsmanship that we expect from all of our manufacturers.   We are a small team of dedicated experts, located in Durham, NC.  We buy, trade, and consign instruments that we truly believe in.  Because of this, we have developed a reputation of quality and trust with our customers, located all over the world.   Our best customers are the ones that truly understand our personal touch and commitment to everything we sell, and range from hobbyists and enthusiasts to some of the biggest names in the business.  Our passion bridges the products we love with the real relationships we develop with our customer - whether they are a lifelong musician, or they are just getting started on their musical journey but care about value, quality, and being treated right.  

We vigorously test everything we take in to ensure authenticity, functionality, and reliability.  We are supported by one of the most well-respected luthiers in the Southeast, guaranteeing products that come in are thoroughly vetted, and that products that go out our in premium, performance- ready shape.   We are so confident in our ability to provide the highest quality music equipment in the industry, we even invented our “Try Before You Buy” program where we can ship out a product before collecting actual payment. 

Sound Pure's inventory is constantly changing, ever-evolving, with some items sold before reaching the website.    Looking for something specific? Have questions about this product's condition or history?  Want more photos, or to simply chat with an expert who's had his hands on this actual piece of gear?  It is truly our pleasure to talk with our customers, please do contact us now.  

Specifications

Body Style: OO Sabine

Top Wood: Alaskan Sitka Spruce

Back & Sides: Pennsylvania Cherry

Finish: French Polish shellac, amber toned

Hot Hide Glue Construction

Neck & Binding: Indiana Black Walnut

Fretboard & Bridge: Texas Rio Grande Valley Ebony

Neck Profile: Soft V Shape

Neck Inlay: Prairie State design

Nut Width: 1 3/4"

Saddle Spacing: 2 1/4"

Double Action Truss Rod

Grover Vintage Sta-tite Tuners

Upper Bout: 10"

Waist: 8 3/8"

Lower Bout: 14"

Depth at Heel: 3 7/16"

Depth at Tail: 4 1/16"

Scale Length: 24.9"